Chapter 5: Evolution, Biodiversity & Conservation
Learning Outcomes
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
- Explain how Darwin’s theory of evolution differed from the current view at the time
- Describe how the present-day theory of evolution was developed
- Describe the four basic causes of evolution
- Describe the definition of species and how species are identified as different
- Describe biodiversity
- Explain how species evolve through natural selection
- Identify benefits of biodiversity to humans
- Explain the effects of habitat loss, exotic species, and hunting on biodiversity
- Identify the early and predicted effects of climate change on biodiversity
- Explain the legislative framework for conservation
- Identify examples of the effects of habitat restoration
Chapter Outline
- 5.1 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution
- 5.2 Mechanisms of Evolution
- 5.3 Speciation
- 5.4 Origin and Importance of Biodiversity
- 5.5 Threats, and Preserving Biodiversity
- 5.6 Chapter Resources
Attribution
Essentials of Environmental Science Section 5 by Kamala Doršner is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Modified by Joni Baumgarten.
Essentials of Environmental Science Section 11 by Kamala Doršner is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Modified by Joni Baumgarten.
Concepts of Biology by OpenStax is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Modified by Joni Baumgarten.